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二代目市川八百蔵|Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Yaozō II

Katsukawa Shunshō

1770

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Actor Theatre

Dominant colour

二代目市川八百蔵|Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Yaozō II is a 1770 ink by Katsukawa Shunshō, a Romanticism work, depicting Actor, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Katsukawa Shunshō
When & what style?: 1770 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

A man in a brightly colored robe stands with one hand on a sword. His outfit has bold red, green, and white patterns. Behind him, a wooden stage with a fan-shaped sign and a small tower is visible. The background is simple, with a green base and a pale, warm wall. This print was made as a poster for a kabuki actor. The actor’s face is calm but focused, and the stage hints at a performance setting. Want to learn more? Check out theatre, actor.